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Joiner_8



Member Since: 08 Feb 2007
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Scotland 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Lux Auto Loire Blue
Rear tailgate stop/brake light

Has anybody had problems with water ingress via the stop light reflector.
I was washing the FL2 today and applied the water up the way to clear away soap that was on the rear window and noticed water running down the inside of the rear window, I dried up the water and applied water onto the window again and the same happened, so I have contacted my dealer who is going to get back to me.

Will report back with my findings.

Post #2577 21st Apr 2007 10:58 pm
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pim



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Netherlands 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Narvik Black

Yes, indeed. drove fl2 through the carwash and saw water on the inside.

The strabge thing is, that when I washed my car last week with a high pressure watergun, there was no water. I am gonna call my dealer next week....

Post #2578 22nd Apr 2007 12:41 am
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qzx372



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Stornoway Grey

Yes, I have also seen water running down the inside rear screen from the brake light. It only does it if I direct a high pressure spray in a certain way (upwards from below usually). The manual does state that high pressure hoses should be used with care in certain places!!! I haven't bothered the dealer yet, but depending on the comments made here I'll mention it to him the next time that I need to go in.

Post #2587 22nd Apr 2007 9:01 am
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carlfraz



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

Oh no not leaky tailgates again, inheritetd from the FL1 days I hope not, no problems from mine yet

Post #2590 22nd Apr 2007 10:54 am
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The Villager



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Stornoway Grey

carlfraz wrote:
Oh no not leaky tailgates again, inheritetd from the FL1 days I hope not, no problems from mine yet

OK up til now
David David

Post #2596 22nd Apr 2007 5:25 pm
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EM



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dealer station ordered for me new rear tailgate stop light saying this is LR service action for cars with this problem Freelander 2 HSE i6 Tonga Green

Post #4026 25th Jun 2007 8:09 am
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muddywheels



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My tailgate brake light leaks too. Dealer had it all day today but not fixed. Sad

LR aware of problem but no remedy yet according to Dealer Confused

Anyone else got same problem. Question

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npinks



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get your dealer to phone everybody else's dealer who have successfully fixed the leaking rear brake light Shocked Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

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muddywheels



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Stealer still maintains no fix yet Shocked

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SkyDive



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Greece 2007 Freelander 2 i6 S Auto Sumatra Black

I have the same problem also.
Mine is leaking with a simple rainfall as well.

Post #17141 4th Apr 2008 6:49 pm
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Dave



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Mine doesn't leak but if it did, I would take it off and seal it with some silicon sealant. I woudn't waste time with a dealer that doesn't know what to do when the solution is so simple Rolling Eyes ______________________
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chris@scears.com



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Norway 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Manual Stornoway Grey

No problems here, been in the car wash 10-12 times this winter and tried with a hose today

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jimbob4755



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I had real problem going through the car wash and water coming in the tailgate - I left it open Rolling with laughter Freelander 2 - SE
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Andy Tring



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Sumatra Black
Leaking high level brake light

Hi All, Newbie to the FL2 forums here

Just to let you know that I too have developed this leaking problem into the load area.

After the last heavy rain, I found the load space carpet very wet and you can tell that water has been running down the inside if the screen.

The light housing has always seemed a bit loose since new but I don't think it leaked originally!

Also just for the record the gear lever linkage seems to sqeak now as well

We are booked into Stratstone Aylesbury on Monday......see if they can fix him! They have been pretty good so far (touch wood)

Generally though I think that the FL2 is great! Love the drive, stereo, equpment etc They got a lot of things right when they designed this vehicle.

Andy L

Post #17968 15th Apr 2008 10:51 am
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chicken george



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jimbob4755 wrote:
I had real problem going through the car wash and water coming in the tailgate - I left it open Rolling with laughter





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